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Riddles for Adults to Solve
These funny riddles for adults have matured, ripened, and generally come of age. From the saucy to the surprising these adult riddles are sure to be enjoyed by all the grown-ups in the room. Use some of these top riddles for the ultimate scavenger hunt!
Riddle: A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman, an attractive girl named Sarah. The bus driver had to go on a long bus trip that would last a week. Before he left, he gave Sarah seven apples. Why?
Answer: An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Riddle: A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him underwater for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?
Answer: The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture of her husband, developed it, and hung it up to dry.
Riddle: You have me today,
Tomorrow you'll have more;
As your time passes,
I'm not easy to store;
I don't take up space,
But I'm only in one place;
I am what you saw,
But not what you see.
What am I?
Answer: Memories.
Riddle: I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost everybody. What am I?
Answer: Pencil lead.
Riddle: If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?
Answer: 11 o'clock plus 2 hours = 1 o'clock
9 o'clock plus 5 hours = 2 o'clock
Riddle: What's at least 6 inches long, goes in your mouth, and is more fun if it vibrates?
Answer: A toothbrush. Come on.
Riddle: If two snakes marry, what will their towels say?
Answer: Hiss and Hers.
Riddle: What goes in hard, comes out soft, and you blow continuously?
Answer: Bubble Gum.
Riddle: You can touch me,
You can break me,
You should win me if you want to be mine.
What am I?
Answer: A heart.
Riddle: I can't be bought, but I can be stolen with a glance. I'm worthless to one, but priceless to two. What am I?
Answer: Love.
